Tanganyikan general election, 1958–1959

The election of the Legislative Council in Tanganyika 1958/1959 was held in September 1958, and in February 1959.

The Tanganyika African National Union won 28 of the 30 seats to be determined by the selection in the Legislative Council, while the remaining 34 members were appointed.

In December 1959, as agreed with the United Kingdom, the establishment of an internal self- government, which was to take place after the elections the following year 1960. The independence of the Republic of Tanganyika was delayed but then nor until 9 December 1961.

Results

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* 1962 • 1965 • 1970 • 1975 • 1980 • 1985 • 1990 • 2000 • 2005 • 2010

1958/1959 * 1960 * • • 1965 • 1970 • 1975 • 1980 • 1985 • 1990 • 1995 • 2000 • 2005 • 2010

* Only Tanganyika

  • British colonial history
  • Choice in Tanzania
  • General Election 1958
  • 1959 general election
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